The old river has cut compelling patterns and formations into the red rocks of Utah.
Published Sep 18, 2018
he largest tributary of the Colorado River between Lake Powell and the Grand Canyon, the Paria River flows southeast from its headwaters in southernmost Utah to join the Colorado River between Page, Arizona, and Marble Canyon. The Paria River provides spectacular scenery, and is known for the very narrow “slot” canyons that it cuts through the layered rocks of the Colorado Plateau.
Published Jun 23, 2008
Acquired April 2, 2002, this natural-color image shows Colorado National Monument and nearby agricultural and residential areas.
Published Mar 6, 2011
The landscape is defined by hills to the west and by the river running through it, not to mention the oxbow lakes that water left behind.
Published Jun 10, 2013
The eastern section of the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River runs deep through the desert wilderness.
Published Jun 11, 2016
Ancient geologic features and modern creations share the spotlight in this photo of southeastern Utah and northern Arizona taken from the ISS.
Published Feb 23, 2020
Striking landforms and broad vistas mark the Utah-Arizona border region of the Colorado Plateau.
Published Mar 25, 2013
Cliffs, waterfalls, and a wide mix of vegetation line a river that winds through the Great Plains in Nebraska.
Published May 29, 2016
Acquired May 15, 2005, this natural-color image shows part of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in south-central Utah.
Published Oct 13, 2010
This park in Utah encompasses some of the most remote and rugged terrain in the continental United States.
Published Jan 3, 2008
Acquired May 1, 2011, this natural-color image shows the James River completely filling the river valley near Jamesville, South Dakota.
Published May 3, 2011
